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Progressive Weaning Unit (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
After a difficult injury or illness, you might find yourself dependent on ventilator technology in order to breathe. The Progressive Weaning Unit (PWU) is a program designed to get a patient who is in the recovery and rehabilitation stage to breathe on his own, done in a planned step-wise fashion. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
262045Body Location:
- Lungs, Breathing, and Airways
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Keywords:
- Support,
- Smoking,
- Tobacco,
- Feedback,
- Coaching
Demographic:
- All
Program:
- Critical Care
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FactsheetRevision Date:
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